CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 3, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRKS) announced today that the company will present at the Needham Growth Conference at the New York Palace Hotel. Steve Schwartz, President & CEO, will present on Wednesday, January 16th at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Analysts, investors and members of the media can access the presentation via the Brooks website at www.brooks.com.

About Brooks Automation, Inc. - Brooks is a leading worldwide provider of automation, vacuum and instrumentation solutions for multiple markets including semiconductor manufacturing, adjacent technology markets and life sciences. Our technologies, engineering competencies and global service capabilities provide customers speed to market, and ensure high uptime and rapid response, which equate to superior value in their mission-critical controlled environments. Since 1978, we have been a leading partner to the global semiconductor manufacturing market and through product development initiatives and strategic business acquisitions; we have expanded our reach to meet the needs of customers in the life sciences industry, analytical & research markets and clean energy solutions. Brooks is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with direct operations in North America, Europe and Asia.